With the final month of the year now here, travelers across the globe are now searching for that perfect vacation spot to spend their holidays, perhaps with their partner, their family, or maybe even just on their own. On the southeastern part of the incredible land of Europe stands the country in the Balkans, Romania. From its capital Bucharest to the beautiful forestry of the greener region of the country, Transylvania, this country has destinations anyone should have on their bucket list.
With all of that, here are the top 5 destinations you need to see once you have landed on the country of Romania:
The Capital of Romania, Bucharest
Nothing beats the capital of a country and Bucharest, the capital of the quaint Romania, is proof of this fact. As the largest city of the country that’s also situated along the Dâmbovița River, the city offers tourists many sceneries and experiences to dream of doing. Studies even show that by 2050 Bucharest is set to become Europe’s richest city.
When you’ve arrived at this city, exploring the old town should definitely come first on your list to full immerse yourself in their culture and heritage, which you can further do by proceeding to their National Museum of Romanian History and the Romanian Athenaeum, which is widely known as the most prestigious concert hall in all of Bucharest.
Afterwards, tourists can head to the Arc de Triomphe, followed by the beautiful gardens and picturesque streets with restaurants waiting for you to dine in. Moreover, the Palace of Parliament can also be located within the center of the city, which is now the world’s largest Parliament building consisting of over 1,000 rooms and even has tour guides that can guide you in exploring its entirety.
Dracula’s Home, Bran Castle
If you know who Dracula is, then this should be the next destination you head to. With Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula” painting the scenes of his book so incredibly well, you would expect that Bram had actually lived there or even just visited it even once. However, it’s a fact that the author has never actually stepped foot on Bran Castle.
This castle is a landmark and national monument in Transylvania, a region in Romania. The surrounding villages of this monument believe that ‘strigoi’ or evil spirits loomed around here up until half a century ago. These strigoi are understood as an entity that leads a normal, mundane life during daylight and come nighttime, their souls would escape their bodies and wander around to hunt prey.
In present time, the castle serves as a museum dedicated to displaying Queen Maria’s collection of furniture and art pieces. She was the previous royal resident of Bran Castle.
By the Foot of Mountains, Peles Castle
Standing tall amidst the surrounding mountains of the Bucegi Mountains, the charming castle, Peles Castle, is located in the town of Sinaia. Featuring Neo-Renaissance architecture, the evident artistry of this castle showcases the intricacies of European architecture at its finest, making it one of the most incredibly beautiful castles in all of Europe.
This castle was commissioned by King Carol I in 1873, which shifted into becoming a royal residence for the royal family in 1947. The former king did not leave a dime unspent with this castle and made it the first castle in Europe to have electricity, even having its own power plant.
Inside the castle, tourists can find 160 rooms filled with European art, crystal chandeliers, and the iconic stained glass windows of the Germans. During the communist period of Romania, the Peles Castle became the property of the nation and most of the items there were moved to the National Arts Museum at the nation’s capital, Bucharest.
Vlad the Impaler's Poenari Citadel
As an important prince of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler is recognized as a national hero in the country of Romania. But the prince is also known for his cruelty in dealing with his enemies, never leaving an ounce of wickedness unchecked. This castle, Poenari Citadel, used to be his residence.
Located high on the cliff edge near the Făgăraş Mountains, the Poenari Citadel was one of the most impenetrable fortresses the country of Romania has ever had. However, in 1888, a landslide went through a part of the citadel, taking down a significant part of its architecture.
But don’t fret about the safety of this castle as, presently, the Poenari Citadel is maintained with proper measures, still marking it as one of the best places to visit in the country of Romania. Though to get here, tourists would have to climb up a total of 1,480 steps, which actually doesn’t become much of a big deal once you’re there since the sights you’d see before getting there would make it all worth the effort.
Save Bears at the Liberty Bear Sanctuary
Animal lovers should never forget to head to this sanctuary that does a significant amount of action towards the preservation of the bear population in Romania.
The Liberty Bear Sanctuary began with a woman named Christina Lapis who wanted to save the bears of Romania. Back in the 1990s, these bears were caged in small and tight cages outside restaurants for the sake of simply attracting customers. And this practice of using them for promotional purposes was prevalent during that time.
At present time, the Liberty Bear Sanctuary is now home to over 100 bears roaming around over 69 hectares of land and wildlife. These bears were saved from all over the country from homes, places, and establishments that had them as pets or attractions. But a bear named Betsy actually came from the United States after being saved from a life as a circus bear.
These bears were captured as cubs in the wild from their families and have since lived their life enclosed in cages for human pleasure and attraction. The Liberty Bear Sanctuary works against this cruelty and has now given bears trees to climb on, pools to swim in, and wide landscapes to explore in.
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